Thread: Stucco
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Old 09-11-2007, 10:27 AM
John Carroll John Carroll is offline
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Re: Stucco
Here we go again, Jerry....

Typically, foam projections are applied after the base layer of foam and wire lath is installed, not the base layer of stucco. This would allow any incidential moisture to be managed by the drainage plane.
Why would you send the plasterer out to do only the base layer, then restage to do the projections?? Not very cost effective.

The requirements for a weep screed at locations with frame are correct, 2" above hardscape and 4" above grade. However, what about columns with a CMU block base, say 2-4' high? Everything above that is frame?Would you expect to see a weep/inspection band there as well? Or would there be a weep line 1" below the framing? Kind of ruins the look then. It would also stain the stucco applied over the block base as well...

We see builders ignore this requirement all the time out here because they want the "coming out of the ground" look to these adobe looking styles that are so popular out here. Not saying this is right, just pointing out what may be an "alternate universe" outside of FLA.
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